Get qualified for space-industry jobs near Dallas–Fort Worth
Space companies hire welders, electricians, machinists and technicians from every region, and many people relocate once they have the training. These 3 schools have programs that match the hands-on roles on SpaceJobs.
Schools and programs near Dallas–Fort Worth
Schools near Dallas–Fort Worth with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.
Aviation Maintenance Technology (Airframe / Powerplant) AAS (60 credits) and Level 2 certificates (45 credits) at TCC Northwest, Alliance Airport, preparing students for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant exams; also Enhanced Skills Certificates in Avionics Line Maintenance and Advanced Composite Technology.
Welding Technology AAS (60 credits) preparing welding technicians who understand weld inspection processes, plus Welding-Basic (22 credits) and Welding-Advanced (20 credits) Level 1 certificates at Northwest and South campuses.
Aviation Maintenance Technology Three stacked certificates (General, Airframe, Powerplant) estimated at 13 months full-time to 2 years part-time, qualifying students for the FAA General, Airframe and Powerplant exams; Cedar Valley campus plus Dallas Executive Airport hangar.
Structural Welding Level I Certificate 33-semester-credit-hour certificate covering SMAW and GMAW at Eastfield, Mountain View and North Lake campuses; follows the Rising Welder Level I Certificate.
Welding Offers an AAS in Welding, Level 1 certificates (Welding Fabrication, Entry Welding), a Level 2 Welding Technology certificate and an Entry-Level Welding Occupational Skills Award, with GTAW, SMAW and TIG/MIG/flux core/stick training. Check the college for length and schedule.